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1. NG9-1-1 PSAP Grant Application:

The NG9-1-1 PSAP Grant Applications will be an online process. PSAPs meeting the grant criteria that choose to apply shall have the PSAP point of contact for the grant complete the initial request to access the grant

After submitting initial information using the online tool, an email will be sent to the email address provided at initial registration granting access to the remainder of the grant application. Keep the email with the link to the application.  If you need to save progress and resume editing later, the link will bring you back to where you left off.  After the grant application is submitted, there is a workflow process that will require various governmental approvals from the applicant. As in previous grants, the NG9-1-1 PSAP Grant Application must contain a project point of contact, PSAP demographics, a narrative of the Grant Project Description, Performance Indicators and a detailed list of equipment and services, and vendor or manufacturer’s quote to the agency should be provided if available.

The projects outlined in the NG9-1-1 PSAP Grant Application will be evaluated and prioritized on the following factors:

• Population base served based on the most recent U.S. Bureau of Census population statistics.
• Number of municipalities served.
• 9-1-1 call volume.
• Combined PSAP and Public Safety Dispatch abilities.
• Text to 9-1-1 capabilities.
• Level of consolidation achieved.
• Cost of project.
• Timeframe to completion.
• Local funding to supplement project.

After OETS is in receipt of the NG9-1-1 PSAP Grant Applications submitted by the deadline, the requests will be evaluated by criteria cited in the Budget Appropriation and a selection will be made of successful requests, up to the FY-2025 appropriation of $10M for advancement.  OETS may seek additional information from PSAPs to understand the project request, additionally, OETS may choose to fund the projects in their entirety or only selected components.  It is important that cost details are as accurate as possible in the grant request since the final funding amount cannot be increased in the final grant agreement, any additional or unforeseen costs must be funded by the PSAP.

2. Submission/Completion of Grant Application

Completed Grant Applications must have the required administrative approvals required in the SimplyGov workflow completed by November 30, 2024.

3. Awarded NG9-1-1 Grant Projects:

Each grant application selected for funding shall provide a spending resolution by the governing body authorizing the PSAP to enter into a grant agreement as well as attesting to the population served by the PSAP.  Counties or Municipalities will be required to enter into a formal Grant Agreement with the State of New Jersey, no funding will be made until a resolution and Grant Agreement is on file.